...Through our open communication, I know we can make the sessions worthwhile and help your child however they may need it!I have 24 years of experience teaching and tutoring both Algebra and Pre-Algebra. My strength is my ability to break down the content and use language that students understand. I have 24 years of experience teaching and tutoring both Algebra and Pre-Algebra. (read more)
...I also teach them the "5-Step Approach:" 1) Identify the Topic, 2) Use POE (process of elimination), 3) Use Context, 4) Trust Your Ear but Verify, and 5) Don't Fix What Isn't Broken. I also have them take numerous practice tests (on their own time) under conditions that are as similar to officia... (read more)
I have been tutoring mathematics for more than 13 years. I have tutored courses ranging from Pre-Algebra through Calculus 2, College Algebra & Probability and Statistics (my favorite). I have also tutored a few middle school students over the years, and have tutored SAT and ACT Prep. I am licensed to teach mathematics grades 5-12 and also hold an ESL endorsement K-12. (read more)
I earned my B.S. in Physics from Illinois State University, with a minor in Mathematics. Afterward, I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I earned my M.S. in Physics, as well as another M.S. in Agronomy (studying the evolution of herbicide resistance in weeds). I then att... (read more)